Before You Write Your Wireless Security Standards, Wireless LAN Security Myths You Need to Know
When you write your wireless security standards, make sure you don’t fall into the trap of including wireless LAN security myths in them.
George Ou has written extensively about wireless LAN security and he’s published several articles on common wireless LAN security myths in ZDNet over the years. His latest article, “Wireless LAN security myths that won’t die” can be found on his ZDNet blog here.
He categorizes the myths he debunks as follows:
Waste of money, resources, time
- MAC filtering
- Disable DHCP and use Static IP addresses
- Signal suppression with expensive paint or antenna placement
Worse than no wireless security at all
- LEAP (adding EAP-FAST to the list)
- SSID Access Point beacon suppression (or “hiding”)
Has nothing to do with security mechanisms
- Just use 802.11a or Bluetooth
Even if you’re not writing your wireless security standard, read George’s article and make sure you aren’t spreading myths and making yourself look dumb in front of others who know better! 